Steven Crocker: From Diagnosis to Advocacy in the Fight Against Testicular Cancer

In this episode, Paul McCaffery sits down with Steven Crocker, a testicular cancer survivor, board member of the Testicular Cancer Foundation, and host of It Takes Balls Podcast. Diagnosed with stage 2B non-seminoma testicular cancer at just 24 years old, Steven shares his journey from delayed diagnosis to treatment, recovery, and advocacy.

 

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

•The impact of delaying medical attention and how it led to a later-stage diagnosis

•Undergoing an orchiectomy, chemotherapy, and RPLND surgery

•The emotional and physical challenges of treatment and survivorship

•How cancer affected his body image and confidence

•Life after cancer, ongoing health concerns, and lessons learned

•His work in testicular cancer awareness and the power of sharing survivor stories

This episode is a candid and insightful look into what it means to navigate testicular cancer and come out the other side. Whether you’re a survivor, a caregiver, or just looking to learn more, this conversation offers an important perspective.